Enchanting China Adventure in 29 Days!

Jan. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- Limited to 16 participants, this is a one-of-a-kind itinerary designed for seasoned travellers eager to explore China in depth featuring Tibet, Silk Road region and exotic Yunnan.

Imagine climbing up the stairs to the Potala Palace and watching pilgrims worshipping lake fairies at holy Yamdrok - a visit to Tibet can be a profound spiritual experience. Most tours to Tibet only go to Lhasa, the big city and capital of Tibet, but our tours also visit Gyantse and Shigatse, two places of great historical importance, because we take deepening your understanding of Tibet and its people very seriously.

Next we follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo to rediscover the glorious Silk Road era, from the eastern terminus of the ancient trade route to the western-most tip of China. Highlights include the UNESCO World Heritage Site Mogao Grottos in Dunhuang, the Tarim Mummies in Urumqi and the scenic drive to Karakul Lake on winding Karakoram Highway whose route traces one of the many paths of the ancient Silk Road.

The trip then takes you to the exotic Yunnan Province where you will visit Lijiang, Shangri-la (Zhongdian) and Kunming. Biologically diverse Yunnan boasts stunning scenery. Twenty-four of China's 55 officially recognized ethnic minorities reside in Yunnan including native tribes with no presence elsewhere. Many in the West did not notice the stunningly beautiful landscape and intriguing tribal cultures of Yunnan until nearly a century ago when National Geographic published a series of articles and photographs on the area. It is believed that it was those articles and photographs that inspired James Hilton to write his famous novel Lost Horizon.

Please note that this is a physically demanding soft adventure tour; accommodations in some locales may be basic. It is suitable only for those who are perfectly fit without any medical condition that may be complicated due to high altitudes. The highest point during the tour is 4,800 metres or 15,744 feet above sea level.

For full details, please visit http://www.laurustravel.com/2015-china-tour-package-29-da... or call the tour operator toll free at 1-877-507-1177.